Backpacking - An outdoor activity wherein a backpacker packs all of his or her gear into a backpack. This gear must include food, water, and shelter, or the means to obtain them, but very little else, and often in a more compact and simpler form than one would use for stationary camping. A backpacking trip must include at least one overnight stay in the wilderness (otherwise it is a day hike). Many backpacking trips last just a weekend (one or two nights), but long-distance expeditions may last …

Being a Friend of Virginia's Largest State Park isn't just about working, it's also about getting together and having fun on our trails, waterways and camps. We'll be posting info on group rides and hikes, training opportunities, environmental education, races, and shows. We'll also post trail work and maintenance days. Pocahontas has so much to offer, it's hard to keep track! See us also on Facebook:   http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/139663529087/

James River Hikers: Want to explore some of Richmond's most little known beautiful nature and history, get exercise with challenging hikes and meet a diverse group of locals that may become your new friends? If so, then James River Hikers is the group you want to be part of. We will walk the trails by James River and occasionally in other areas of Richmond. Our objective is for every hiker to have a good experience on every hike. How about join us?

Central Virginia Trailblazers is an outdoor adventure group that plans hiking, backpacking, camping, paddling, and biking events throughout the year ranging from easy to strenuous, local to regional. The aim of the group is to explore the natural beauty of Virginia and beyond and to develop a social network for people with like interests.

“Two roads diverged in the forest, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost Take the new road to a place helping you to make a difference in your day. Get Out Today in RVA. Get Out Today RVA (got RVA) was created as an avenue to help you Get Up, Get Out, and Get Active. It doesn’t matter if you are married or single, young or old, fit or out of shape, you are welcomed here. Each one of us Organizers has experienced great adventures, great so …

Meet with people who like outdoor adventures big and small. Everything and anything outdoors from rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, skiing, SCUBA diving, trail running, sailing to kayaking and beach camping. From the beginners to the advanced all interested people are welcome, come be adventurous with us!

Stay outdoors, meet new people, have fun, and explore all the great hiking places that Virginia has to offer. We'll be going to places in around the metro area such as Belle Isle, Byrd Park, Forest Hill Park, Maymont Park, Pony Pasture Rapids Park, Pocahontas, Swift Creek Reservoir, & anywhere else we can find or that our members recommend. We'll also be heading in all directions in VA on a regular basis, mostly to areas of outdoor beauty along rivers, mountain trails, & lesser-known cultural lo …

Outgoing group of women who want to take advantage of every new and exciting aspect of life! We love wining and dining, theater, theme parks, hiking, traveling, spas, shopping, lounges, volunteer opportunities, networking, cooking and anything in between. We range in age, ethnic origin, personalities and walks of life, but we share on commonality and that's HAVING FUN! Join us.

The Richmond Ski Club Partners with the Ski Center, Peter ?Glenn, and other local businesses to offer members a discount Runs week long trips out West, to Canada and to Europe at group rates Runs discounted day or weekend trips locally to Wintergreen, Snowshoe, Massanutten, 7 Springs, and other local resorts Holds monthly social meetings October thru April, and a Ski Season Kick-off and a picnic or Casino Night, as well as Happy Hours each month... Sponsors year round activities like hiking, bi …

Are you a male or female and aged 40 years and up?  WE ARE!  Active, fun, friendly?  Like to go to dinner, play pool, paddle kayaks, go hiking, ride bikes, go dancing, see plays, go to concerts, do volunteer work, etc? SO DO WE!  But, we know there are more of you and why not all "meetup"? We have a few requirements to join - you must be single.  Separated is fine - living with your estranged spouse is not.   Please have a clear photo of yourself - so we can see your face! It helps the Organizer …

Welcome to the Richmond Social Boomers Meetup! This group is open to Richmond area singles, couples, men, and women who want to meet and socialize with others of the Baby Boom generation. Baby Boomers are defined as those born between 1946 - 1964, but we won't check your ID:-). If you are in (or near) this age group or just like hanging around with baby boomers - come join us!  Our meetup events include happy hours, dining out, bowling, dancing, parties, karaoke, hiking, and other fun activities …

Meet other singles near you! Come to a West End Singles Meetup and mingle with members for fun, friendship! We are not a "Party Hearty" Meetup group - Wouldn't it be nice to meet other singles in your age group who live in the same area that would enjoy meeting for a cup of coffee, dinner, movies, music, outdoor activities(hike,bike,kayak) and just having a good time? Are you like so many of us? Single or divorced over 40, and not into meeting people over the internet , not into the bar scene or …

We may not drink or smoke, but we do everything else!  We're a fun group of people that enjoy many activities outside of happy hours.  For some of the events, one may need a drink before attempting, but for us, we prefer to do them sober! If you enjoy flying, kayaking, caving, sailing, archery, rock climbing, hiking,  hang gliding, traveling, scuba diving, repelling, fundraising, volunteering, sky diving, jet skiing, horseback riding, pot lucks, game nights, antiquing and anything else we can co …

The Central Virginia Orienteering Club is a group dedicated to orienteering in the Richmond and central region of Virginia.  We are chartered with the national organization, Orienteering USA.  Orienteering is the sport of navigation with map & compass. Head out into the woods to find specific locations shown on your map, making choices along the way of the best routes between them.  Orienteering is great for improving your map reading or wilderness navigation skills or preparing for adventure ra …

Greater Richmond Outdoor Women This is for the women who are looking for a more leisurely, recreational outdoor adventure, all within a smaller group. Car Camping Weekends, easy Hikes, Walks, Flat Water Kayaking, Outdoor tours and more. Leave the kids, men, work and worries behind and come enjoy the outdoors! Adventure has no age limit -we welcome all adult women. Not sure if this is the group for you? It is if you can answer YES to the following: * Camping where there's flush toliets & sho …

Mountaineer 1. An inhabitant of a mountainous area. 2. One who climbs mountains for sport. (The American Heritage Dictionary) Seeing as Richmond features an average elevation of 166.45’ and a towering maximum elevation of 312’, Richmond-based alpinists use the second of the two definitions provided above. Interested in climbing big mountains, both domestic and international? Looking to tick off more state highpoints? Psyched about ice climbing (both here in Virginia and elsewhere)? Seeking to im …